Andropause or late-onset hypogonadism is a common disorder which increases in prevalence with advancing age.
Diagnosis of late-onset of hypogonadism is based on presence of symptoms suggestive of testosterone deficiency - prominent among them are sexual symptoms like loss of libido, morning penile erection and erectile dysfunction; and demonstration of low testosterone levels. Adequate therapeutic modalities are currently available, but disparate results of clinical trial suggest further evaluation of complex interaction between androgen deficiency and ageing. Before initiating therapy benefits and risk should be discussed with patients and in case of poor response, alternative cause should be investigated.
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Division of Endocrinology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Reference: Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2013 Dec;17(Suppl 3):S621-S629.
doi: 10.4103/2230-8210.123552
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PMID: 24910824
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